Jasper County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 11-1 walloping at the hands of the Prince Avenue Christian Wolverines. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jasper County of the 13-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Thursday.
For Prince Avenue Christian's part, Mason Banks looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Banks has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Will Goff, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Dylan White, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Jasper County's defeat dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Prince Avenue Christian, their win was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-1.
Jasper County will square off against Social Circle at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Social Circle has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Prince Avenue Christian, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Augusta Christian at 3:00 p.m. Prince Avenue Christian knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five matches -- so hopefully Augusta Christian likes a good challenge.
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